| State Abbreviation |
ID |
| Statehood |
July 3, 1890 |
| State Capital |
Boise |
| Number of Counties |
44 |
| State Population (2005) | 1,429,096 |
| State Quarter Issue Date |
August 03, 2007 |
| State Flower |
Syringa |
| Nickname |
Gem State |
| State Flag |
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| Area Codes |
208 |
| Top 5 Cities (2000 population) |
| Boise | 185,787 |
| Nampa | 51,867 |
| Pocatello | 51,466 |
| Idaho Falls | 50,730 |
| Meridian | 34,919 |
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| Major Sports Teams |
None
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